PICTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVI, Issue XIII, 28 March 1896, Page 357

PICTON.

Dear Bee, March 17. The many friends of Dr. and Mrs Scott arranged a SURPRISE GARDEN PARTY for Thursday last to take place in Dr. Scott’s pretty grounds in Wellington-street. The family received an invitation to meet the ‘ push ’ at 3 p.m. at their own gate, but the/aZe? looked frowningly down on the whole proceeding, and a bitingly cold south-easter, accompanied by a downpour of rain, prevented all but the most energetic from leaving their cosy fires. However, there were some who ventured forth, and these held an afternoon tea in the drawing room at * Sea View.’ There was no end of fun. and some capital singing and music. Misses K. Howard. M. Philpotts, and Moran singing lively little songs, and Misses S. Philpotts. K. Howard M. Seymour, and N. Allen contributing musical selections. Others present were Dr. and Mrs Scott. Miss Scott, Mrs Sedgwick. Mrs Allen. Mrs Seely, Mrs Duncan. Mrs H. C. Seymour. Misses Balfour (two). Seymour (three), and Harris. A EUCHRE PARTY was arranged for the evening, and some of the young people remained to prepare the large drawing-room for the euchre, when, in spite of the rain, a merry party assembled to do battle for the prizes. Miss Ethel Greensill and Mr Rutherford won first prizes, whilst Miss Nora Allen and Mr F. Seymour received the boobies Mrs Scott was wearing black trimmed with lace, and Miss Scott also wore black. Others present were Mesdames Allen. Seely. Seymour. Misses Seymour (four). Philpotts -three). Allen. Harris. Howard. Speed. Messrs H. C. Seymour. Riddell. Wiggins, J Greensill. A. Scott, etc. The evening was finished up with songs and music. Miss M. Speed playing ‘The Harmonious Blacksmith ’ by request. ‘ Auld Lang Syne' and three cheers for Dr. and Mrs Scott ended a very jolly day. Among the VISITORS to Picton just now are Miss Duckworth, sister-in-law of Mrs L. E. Duckworth, and Miss Harper, both of whom came out from England with Mrs Duckworth a few months ago. The two ladies have been doing the whole of the South Island, including Milford Sounds. Stewart's Island, the Lakes, etc., etc. They drove overland from Christchurch to the West Coast, thence to Nelson, and on again to Picton to spend a few days with Mrs Duckworth. They speak in glowing terms of the scenery, especially of a place called Paradise. It is their intention now to ‘do' the North Island, visiting Taupo and Rotorua, so as to see the wonders of those wonderful places. Auckland is included in their visiting list. They hope to have finished in time to catch the Home steamer at the end nf ApriL Another visitor is from Melbourne -Mrs Christie, who is stay ing with her sister-in-law. Mrs James Greensill, and enjoying the fresh climate immensely. Jean.